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Todd Ryan Frazee
Advanced Manufacturing Instructor
North/Far North
Sierra College
CTE Dean
Jill Alcorn
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Program Details
Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Programming and Operation
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)
08/17/26
AS Degree
The Sierra College Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares students for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of the industry.
For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following two general education patterns:
Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Enrollment 40 per year and Completion 5 per year, growing to 20+ per year
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
Provide students with middle skills needed for living-wage employment in manufacturing industries. This adjustment intends to 1) Streamline award attainment, 2) Provide students with a wider variety of course selections, 3) Accommodate employer requests to have employees with a broader knowledge of manufacturing, and 4) Show a new course numbering system in Award Details.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
32-35
60
Course Report
For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:
Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Required Courses: 26 Units
Select 6-9 units from the electives list from the following list:
ADVM 0001B, ADVM 0001C, ADVM 0001D, ADVM 0005F, ADVM 0028, ADVM 0029, ADVM 0095, MECH 0001, MECH 0004, WELD 0001A, WELD 0002A, WELD 0003A
ADVM 0028 is an internship, and ADVM 0029 is an industry certification class. MECH 1 and WELD 11 satisfy Sierra College GE Physical Science Requirement
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAD 0070 | Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0002A | Computer Aided Design for Manufacturing Processes | 2 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0002B | Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0004A | CNC Cutting and Fabrication Level I | 2 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0005A | CNC Milling Machine Operation | 2 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0005B | CNC Milling Machine Setup | 2 | Y1/S1 |
| ADVM 0003D | Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| ADVM 0005C | CNC Milling Level 1 | 2 | Y1/S2 |
| ADVM 0005D | CNC Milling Level 2 | 2 | Y1/S2 |
| ADVM 0005E | CNC Milling Level 3 | 2 | Y2/S1 |
| ADVM 0001A | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I | 3 | Y2/S1 |
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Submission Details
03/28/25 - 03:44 PM
03/28/25 - 03:57 PM by Todd Ryan Frazee
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Shari Dempsey Super User · 05/02/25
Approved for recommendation by the voting members on 5/2/24.
Dr. W. Alan Dixon, Sr. · 04/25/25
This area should continue to expand, and this program seems to fit into the industry expansion. The job market appears to show favor, and these students should be able to attain a living wage.